Spanish Verb Conjugation Quiz

Verbs that consistently change their ending based on the subject pronoun while keeping the stem (the base of the verb) the same.

Verbs that don't follow the regular conjugation pattern, meaning their forms change in ways that are not predictable.

The part of the verb that remains constant before the ending changes depending on the subject pronoun.

The subject pronoun (I, you, he/she, etc.) determines the ending of the verb in the present tense.

The verb form changes depending on who performs the action (subject pronoun like 'I', 'you', etc.) It's like a puzzle where the ending piece changes to fit the subject.

The verb 'ser' is used to describe permanent characteristics, like nationality, profession, and relationships.

The verb 'estar' is used to describe temporary states, like emotions, location, and health.

Stem-changing verbs change their stem vowel in certain forms, but the endings follow the regular conjugation rules.

Irregular verbs don't follow regular conjugation patterns and their forms change in unpredictable ways. They might change endings across all forms, or just in the 'yo' form.

The verb 'hacer' is an irregular verb that changes its stem in the yo form from 'hacer' to 'hago.'

A change in the stem (base) of a verb when conjugated in certain tenses.

The specific vowel change that happens within the stem of certain verbs. Common examples include 'e' to 'ie', 'o' to 'ue', and 'e' to 'i'.

A tense used to talk about actions completed in the past at a specific time or in a specific time period.

Words that signal that an action happened in the past, such as 'yesterday', 'last night', 'last week', and 'last year'.

Verbs that end in -er or -ir, but have a vowel before the ending (like -leer, -oír), change the "i" to a "y" in the 3rd person singular and plural (él, ella, ellos, ellas).

A general term for any type of organized physical activity, like soccer, basketball, swimming, etc.

To play any sport. It's used to describe participating in a sport, regardless of what it is.

A group of people who play together in a specific sport, like a soccer team or basketball team.

The person who plays a sport, regardless of whether it's a man or a woman.

The person who trains a team of athletes, helping them improve and prepare for games.

A match or competition between two teams or individuals in a sport.

The final result of a game or match, where one side wins and the other loses.

These regular verbs have the same stem in the preterite tense and follow the regular conjugation rules for -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs. They are relatively easy to conjugate since the endings are consistent.

These verbs have irregular stems and endings in the preterite tense. Their forms cannot be predicted by the regular conjugation rules. Some examples are the verbs "estar," "tener," "decir," "hacer," and "ir/ser."

Verbs ending in -car, -gar, and -zar have a spelling change in the "yo" form of the preterite. They change to "qué" (e.g., "buscar" to "busqué").

Some -IR verbs (like -dormir, -pedir, and -preferir) that exhibit stem changes in the present tense change their stem in the 3rd person singular and plural forms of the preterite.

The endings for regular -AR verbs in the preterite tense. Remember the consistent pattern of endings.

The endings for regular -ER and -IR verbs in the preterite tense. These endings are the same for both types of verbs.